Question 1

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Tuckman's Group Development Stage Model sequences group evolution in the following order: forming to norming to storming to performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A task force is a temporary team charged with addressing a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Task interdependence

Accepted Answer

A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective. 
A) exists when team members work independently and simply combine their efforts to create a team's outputs. 
B) refers to one individual's output becoming another's input. 
C) involves team members working on each task simultaneously. 
D) refers to the degree that team members are dependent upon one another to get information,support or materials from other team members to be effective.

Question 6

An informal work group refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both,with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals. 
A) a collection of individuals who interact with each other such that one person's actions have an impact on the others. 
B) made up of managers,subordinates,or both,with close associations among group members that influence the behavior of individuals in the group. 
C) made up of two or more individuals who are associated with one another in ways not prescribed by the formal organization. 
D) a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve mutual goals.

Question 7

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Are we using appropriate information on this task? 
B) Will I be accepted? 
C) Why do I have to listen to you? 
D) Can you help me plan this project? 
A) Are we using appropriate information on this task? 
B) Will I be accepted? 
C) Why do I have to listen to you? 
D) Can you help me plan this project?

Question 9

Team tasks include __________ tasks,________ tasks and _____________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

production

Question 10

Self-managed teams

Accepted Answer

A) increase the hierarchy in an organization. 
B) operate under goals provided by top level management and passed down through the chain of command. 
C) have an appointed leader,but can select individual team members. 
D) can be found at all levels in an organization. 
A) increase the hierarchy in an organization. 
B) operate under goals provided by top level management and passed down through the chain of command. 
C) have an appointed leader,but can select individual team members. 
D) can be found at all levels in an organization.

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A) All applications are reviewed by a team of frontline employees. 
B) Applicants who pass an initial selection step are brought in for a day to work side-by-side with current employees. 
C) Pret a Manger only promotes from within. 
D) Interviews are conducted by a team of Pret a Manger employees. 
A) All applications are reviewed by a team of frontline employees. 
B) Applicants who pass an initial selection step are brought in for a day to work side-by-side with current employees. 
C) Pret a Manger only promotes from within. 
D) Interviews are conducted by a team of Pret a Manger employees.

Question 12

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a social role?

Accepted Answer

A) consul. 
B) coordinator. 
C) calibrator. 
D) contractor. 
A) consul. 
B) coordinator. 
C) calibrator. 
D) contractor.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Most change in groups is characterized by periods of revolutionary chaos. 
B) All groups are able to readily adapt to new environments that arise due to change. 
C) The punctuated equilibrium model is cyclical in nature. 
D) Groups generally cycle through the Storming and Norming stages of group development. 
A) Most change in groups is characterized by periods of revolutionary chaos. 
B) All groups are able to readily adapt to new environments that arise due to change. 
C) The punctuated equilibrium model is cyclical in nature. 
D) Groups generally cycle through the Storming and Norming stages of group development.

Question 15

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be. 
A) The larger a group,the more cohesive it is likely to be. 
B) The more similar group members are,the more cohesive the group is likely to be. 
C) The more coaching group members receive,the less cohesive the group is likely to be. 
D) The less time a group has stayed together,the more cohesive a group is likely to be.

Question 16

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

Accepted Answer

The very first step is to ascertain whet

Question 17

Which of the following represents a unique challenge with regard to the management of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Building trust with virtual team. 
B) Not being physically seen by managers. 
C) Nature of communication used with virtual team. 
D) All of the above 
A) Building trust with virtual team. 
B) Not being physically seen by managers. 
C) Nature of communication used with virtual team. 
D) All of the above

Question 18

The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________ and ____________ are boundary spanning roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________...

Question 19

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) group action. 
B) cohesion. 
C) social loafing. 
D) collective efficacy. 
A) group action. 
B) cohesion. 
C) social loafing. 
D) collective efficacy.

Question 20

Problem solving tasks

Accepted Answer

A) include actually making something such as a building,product or marketing plan. 
B) deal with creative tasks such as brainstorming a new direction or creating a new process. 
C) refer to coming up with plans for actions and making decisions. 
D) involve team members working on each task simultaneously. 
A) include actually making something such as a building,product or marketing plan. 
B) deal with creative tasks such as brainstorming a new direction or creating a new process. 
C) refer to coming up with plans for actions and making decisions. 
D) involve team members working on each task simultaneously.

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

Tuckman's Group Development Stage Model sequences group evolution in the following order: forming to norming to storming to performing.

A task force is a temporary team charged with addressing a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

Task interdependence

An informal work group refers to

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

Team tasks include tasks, tasks and ___ tasks.

Self-managed teams

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

Which of the following is a social role?

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

Which of the following represents a unique challenge with regard to the management of virtual teams?

The Team Role Typology suggests that _ and __ are boundary spanning roles.

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Problem solving tasks

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Groups and Teams

Pooled interdependence is when team members work independently and combine their efforts to create the team's output.

Research evidence exists to demonstrate that teams can reduce labor costs,increase product quality,and raise revenues.

Tuckman's Group Development Stage Model sequences group evolution in the following order: forming to norming to storming to performing.

A task force is a temporary team charged with addressing a specific problem or issue until it is resolved.

Task interdependence

An informal work group refers to

The punctuated equilibrium model proposed by Connie Gersick is a linear model.

Tuckman's five stage group evolution model asks which of the following questions in the performing stage?

Team tasks include __________ tasks,________ tasks and _____________ tasks.

Self-managed teams

Which of the following is true regarding Pret a Manger's unique hiring practices?

The adjourning stage of groups is seldom met with any emotional feelings or concern.

Which of the following is a social role?

Which of the following statements regarding Gersick's study of punctuated equilibrium is correct?

Which of the following statements related to fundamental factors affecting a group's cohesion is correct?

A second assignment for the Fundamentals of Business Communication is to be the leader of a team meeting held for a project.Offer some advice to a student taking the Fundamentals class on how to make his meeting the most effective possible.

Which of the following represents a unique challenge with regard to the management of virtual teams?

The Team Role Typology suggests that ___________ and ____________ are boundary spanning roles.

A group where there is a great deal of camaraderie is a group experiencing

Problem solving tasks

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Team tasks include tasks, tasks and ___ tasks.

The Team Role Typology suggests that _ and __ are boundary spanning roles.